Over 40K candidates vie for national, local posts in 2025 midterm polls–Comelec
MANILA, Philippines — There are a total of 41,678 active local and national candidates in the midterm polls as of
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China’s biggest ship sails into PH waters
THE world's largest coast guard vessel, China Coast Guard's (CCG) "The Monster," intruded into Philippine waters on Saturday, Jan. 4,
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13:22
Govt targets illegal documents, assets
THE government has launched an extensive crackdown on illegal activities linked to the now-banned Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), including
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01:21
Govt to pursue defiant POGOs
THE government will be steadfast in going after Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) who defy the order to close down
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Peace talks with communist rebels likely after May polls
PRESIDENTIAL Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Carlito Galvez Jr. said crucial components of the peace agreement with the Communist
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23:20
All vote counting machines delivered ahead of time
MIRU Systems, the country's election system provider, announced that it had delivered all 110,620 automated counting machines (ACMs) for the
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13:23
Huge fire hits Manila
A massive fire broke out in Tondo, Manila on Sunday, displacing residents and prompting a swift response from authorities. The
Franco Jose C. Barona
06:20
National Book Awards winners bared
THE National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) unveiled the winners of the prestigious 42nd National
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09:29
Poll body to weed out ‘nuisance’ candidates
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced over the weekend that it would resolve all petitions against candidates deemed "nuisance" by
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ACT-CIS tops party-list preferences of voters — survey
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support Inc. (ACT-CIS) Party-list is projected to secure three seats